Presentations from Commissioner Jones and Terry Beatty of Green Acres (Jan 11, 2019)

Announcements

After many years of being the Sergeant of Arms, Dave Pasquale has turned the honorary position over to Mark Mundt. The club appreciates all the hard work from both of you!
Dave Abel stated the Auction Committee met and consideration is being made to donate 50% of the proceeds to the rebuild of the Showboat and 50% to international, which includes $2,000 supporting the End Polio Campaign. It was moved by Gruizenga and seconded by Morlock to accept the recommendation. Majority Yes - One Opposed - Motion Carried.
Deb Wilks is accepting donations at her office, State Farm, in front of Meijer.
Jeff Wilterink mentioned the Rotary bench at Richards Park was damaged and the Granite Company will be replacing it. Thank you for your donation!

Dave Pasquale - giving his last Sergeant of Arms report - Thank you Dave!!

Commissioner Diane Jones gave an update on Kent County. She represents the 4th District. Kent County at a Glance - 2018:

Population (2016 Estimate) 642,173
Square Miles - 864
2018 Budget - General Fund - $172,335,033 - Total $417,646,111
The Kent County Board of Commissioners is seeking input on a Strategic Plan for 2020
19 Kent County Board of Commissioners oversee Kent County
Diane noted this is a part time job for her and works 8 to 12 hours per week and is up for election every 2 years.

Kent County Board of Commissioner Diane Jones

Deb Wilks introduced Terry Beatty - Green Acres Administrator, who noted the facility opened seven years ago. They have four different size apartments available for the residents. There are many walking paths and lots of outdoor seating areas where you can sit and relax watching the birds at the feeders.

There are also many activities held throughout the year including the Annual Auto Show in August, Blood Drives and the Lowell Pink Arrow Day. Visitors attend the facility on a regular basis including Impact Church, Creation Kingdom, St. Mary's Youth Program, Girl Scouts and the Lowell High School Interact Club. Green Acres also partners with Flat River Outreach Ministries (FROM).

For those residents who are adventurous, the Green Acres bus awaits them, taking trips to lunch, shopping, concerts, movies and much more.

Currently, the Lowell facility is full and has a waiting list.

Terry Beatty - Administrator for Green Acres of Lowell